Kazakhstan and Finland Seek Fresh Momentum as Business Forum Signals Deeper Ties

ASTANA – Kazakhstan–Finland business forum on Oct. 28 in Astana marked a new chapter in strengthening strategic, economic, and technological ties between the two nations. Held as part of Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s official visit, the...

Kazakhstan ratifies agreement on money laundering risk assessment center

Astana. October 29. KazTAG – Kazakhstan has ratified the agreement establishing the International Risk Assessment Center (IRAC) for the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime and the financing of terrorism, the Akorda press service...

Kazakhstan increases the volume of transportation by rail and sea

In the first nine months of this year, 339.4 million tons of cargo were transported by rail in Kazakhstan, which is 10.5% more than in the same period of 2024. Six million tons of cargo were transported by sea (+9%). Container transportation...

Kazakhstan aims to boost trade and investment partnership with U.S.

Baku, October 29, AZERTAC Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has met U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in the Akorda Residence, according to Kazinform News Agency. The sides...

Kazakhstan signs nuclear energy agreement with Finland

Astana, October 29. KazTAG – Kazakhstan and Finland signed a memorandum of understanding between the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority on cooperation in the peaceful use of...

US Special Envoy and Deputy Secretary of State Arrive to Kazakhstan 

ALMATY — The United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held a series of meetings in Almaty on Oct. 28 to discuss ways to expand trade, investment, and regional cooperation...

One in five tested dietary supplements in Kazakhstan was found to be of poor quality

Astana. October 29. KazTAG – 201 samples of dietary supplements (DS) were tested, 40 (20%) of which were found to be non-compliant. The violations primarily concerned labeling (80%) and microbiological indicators (20%) in 2025, according to the...

Tajikistan showcases contemporary art at inaugural Astana Art Fair

09:45, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan was among the participating countries at the first-ever Astana Art Fair, a major international contemporary art exhibition held from October 24 to 26 in the capital of Kazakhstan. Representing Tajikistan at...

Two-day cultural event celebrates Kazakhstan and Central Asian culture

The event consisted of a donation to the Gilmore Music Library and performances by college and high school students from around the country. Gemard Guery 3:42 am, Oct 29, 2025 Staff Reporter Gemard Guery, Contributing Photographer Asian Crossroads...

Afghanistan, Kazakhstan eye roadmap to boost cooperation

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan and Kazakh officials have emphasized the importance of expanding trade relations, increasing bilateral trade and implementing a roadmap for closer cooperation. According to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce and...

Approximately 3,000 railcars have accumulated at the entrance to China from Kazakhstan

Astana. October 29. KazTAG – Approximately 3,000 railcars have accumulated at the entrance to China from Kazakhstan, according to the press service of JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ). "In October of this year, there has been a decrease in the...

Qatari investor lines up contenders for major Kazakhstan gas pipeline role

Kazakhstan seeking to increase domestic supply security and boost capacity to export gas to China Kazakhstan DeputyEnergy Minister Sanzhar Zharkeshov stands next to a map of gas pipelines in Kazakhstan, with the first line of the...

China remains leading employer of Migrant Labor in Kazakhstan

Astana. October 29. KazTAG – China maintains its leadership in the number of migrant labor in Kazakhstan. "The main countries of origin for migrant labor are: China (5,330), Uzbekistan (2,682), Turkey (1,046), and India (1,012), according to the...

Tokayev and Stubb attended the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum

Tokayev and Stubb attended the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Astana. October 29. KazTAG – The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Finland, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander Stubb, took part in the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum, the Akorda press...

Kazakhstan, Finland Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Joint Statement

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a strategic partnership grounded in mutual respect, sustainability, and innovation, according to a joint statement adopted by Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Alexander...

Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the expansion of trade, investment, energy, transport, digital innovation, and environmental cooperation between the two countries during the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum held on Oct. 28 as...

Finland, Kazakhstan to boost bilateral ties, fortify trade, investment

Published : 29 Oct 2025, 02:56 Updated : 29 Oct 2025, 03:00 President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday expressed their commitment to further strengthen relations in various sectors including trade...

Finland, Kazakhstan Strengthen Economic Links Through New Agreements

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Finland signed 15 documents during the Oct. 28 official visit of President of Finland Alexander Stubb to Kazakhstan, underscoring both nations’ commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, innovation, and sustainable...

Kazakhstan to Launch Unified Digital Platform for Energy Sector Management

Kazakhstan is moving forward with plans to establish EnergyTech, a unified national digital platform for managing its fuel and energy complex. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced the initiative during a recent government meeting....

Kazakhstan’s Strong Bond Sale Anchors Regional Capital Markets

The Republic of Kazakhstan once again captured global investor attention with its highly successful sovereign bond issuance in October 2025, underscoring its status as Central Asia’s benchmark borrower. The Ministry of Finance sold a $1.5 billion...